ESOL and Maths Life Skills at Cubitt Town Primary

About this course

This course combines English language learning with practical maths used in everyday family life. Participants explore telling the time, planning routines, measuring length, weight and capacity, and using calculations for shopping and recipes. The course also covers simple charts and timetables, along with maths vocabulary such as add, subtract, total, more, less and equal. Activities relate maths language to children’s schoolwork, including discussing homework and explaining how an answer was reached.

What you'll learn

• Tell the time and use it to organise daily routines
• Measure length, weight and capacity in everyday situations
• Calculate shopping totals and expected change
• Read simple charts and timetables
• Use basic English maths vocabulary when discussing children’s schoolwork

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for beginner-level ESOL learners who want to use English and maths in everyday family situations. Participation involves applying number skills to routines, shopping, recipes, timetables and conversations about children’s learning.

• Useful for learners linking English practice with practical maths
• Includes contexts involving family routines and children’s schoolwork